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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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Default HD stock headlight bulb $$$ ?

You know that stock headlight bulb that HD sells for $19.95 ?

You can get the exact same one at autozone or advance auto for $8.95...
 
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Sailrider 1
You know that stock headlight bulb that HD sells for $19.95 ?

You can get the exact same one at autozone or advance auto for $8.95...
Or you can get a pair off Ebay for $8 shipped.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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Isn't it just a regular H4 bulb?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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Yep I realized that last summer when the low beam part of my headlamp bulb burned out. Bought a sylvania bulb at the local pep boys and it's a much better white(and brighter) than the HD stock bulb IMHO. Plus the dealer didn't get my 20 bucks for it.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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why would you want the stock bulb--it sucks big time. If you need a new bulb go with a bright bulb.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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Brighter yes. Have stock headlamp looking for brighter, but can't afford LED's. I did replace the 25 watt passing lamps with autozone 37.5 and big difference.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 10:00 PM
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Just get a Xentec HID kit from eBay. I think I paid $35 shipped. SUPER bright. Brighter than my buddies Daymaker.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by kryingame
why would you want the stock bulb--it sucks big time. If you need a new bulb go with a bright bulb.
Never needed anything brighter than stock. Why upgrade ? If it ain't broke why try and fix it ? I'm all for an upgrade when it's needed but in this case, I just don't think it's necessary for me.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Sailrider 1
Never needed anything brighter than stock. Why upgrade ? If it ain't broke why try and fix it ? I'm all for an upgrade when it's needed but in this case, I just don't think it's necessary for me.
I guess it all depends on where you live and the type of riding you do. I live in the south, with lots of back, dark roads. I swear every Sunday on my way to Service, income across a car in a ditch or crashed into a tree. Then through in debree, rodents and deer. In my area of the Carolina's the stock bulb won't suffice. I now have a PIAA H4 Extreme White bulb in and it makes a huge difference than stock. I do alot of after midnight riding to clear my head and I'll admit, at times I do push the throttle. The stock bulb wasn't good for me.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 03:33 AM
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I replaced with a Sylvania "Ultra White" bulb, at least
I think that is what it is...............available at the local
part stores and WalMart for some reason I am remembering H3.
antway, brighter for sure and I Love it when the cagers
flash me in the daytime and they really seem surprised
when I hit the BRIGHTS back to 'em.
 
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